Budapest vs Larnaca vs Sofia

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Population 1,768,073 144,900 1,270,169
Official language(s) Hungarian Greek Bulgarian
Level of English High High High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, October - December April-June, September-October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No
Average monthly costs $1230 $1959 $1289
Rent $499 $678 $567
Groceries $108 $157 $10
Dining out $202 $261 $227
Cafe $29 $56 $27
Coworking space $120 $209 $140
Mobile internet $9 $35 $10
Public transportation $36 $63 $30
Taxis $27 $42 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $45 $40
Sport and cultural events $24 $28 $18
Museums and sights $7 $8 $12
Nightlife $43 $110 $82
Gym $37 $107 $23
Yoga $48 $105 $62
Massage $26 $54 $29
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi nTaxi TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 20 options on HappyCow